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  • Holy Relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana (Buddha's chief disciples) enshrined at Gandantegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Ten-day exposition period: 31st May to 10th June 2026
  • Relics previously traveled abroad only once to Thailand in 2024
  • Relics accorded status of Head of State in terms of protocol and security
  • Relics transported via special Indian Air Force IL-76 (Gajraj) aircraft
  • Event marks 70 years of India-Mongolia diplomatic relations and 10 years of Strategic Partnership
  • Concurrent exhibition "Vessels of Light: Iconography, Relics and Path of Dhamma" inaugurated at monastery premises
  • Exhibition curated by National Museum, New Delhi showcasing treasures from India's museum collections
  • Organized by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, National Museum, Government of Madhya Pradesh, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, and Gandantegchenling Monastery
  • Supported by Governments of India and Mongolia

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